2026 MP Profile - Waititi, Rawiri - Te Pati Maori
2026 MP Profile
Sector evidence
Sector body
June 2026
Next review not yet scheduled
New Zealand
Medium confidence
published
SNZ editorial review
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Short Answer
Spokesperson for Māori Development (Whānau Ora, Oranga Tamariki)
Key Points
- •Confidence and Supply: Te Pāti Māori's support for a Labour-led government would come with kaumātua-specific policy demands.
- •Housing Legislation: Papakāinga and kaumātua housing amendments / funding.
- •Health (Māori Health Authority) Bills: Te Pāti Māori successfully advocated for the Māori Health Authority in the previous government; will defend it against disestablishment.
- •Treaty Principles Bills: Opposition to any legislation that weakens Te Tiriti — relevant to kaumātua as treaty partners.
- •Budget Negotiations: Te Pāti Māori would seek specific kaumātua funding allocations in any coalition/confidence arrangement.
- •Māori Health & Aged Care Providers: Growth in Māori-led aged care and kaupapa Māori health services under Te Pāti Māori advocacy.
Full Summary & Notes
- Co-leader of Te Pāti Māori - Spokesperson for Māori Development (Whānau Ora, Oranga Tamariki) - Spokesperson for Housing & Treaty Settlements - Māori Health & Aged Care Providers: Growth in Māori-led aged care and kaupapa Māori health services under Te Pāti Māori advocacy. - Papakāinga Developers: Kaumātua housing developments create opportunities for Māori construction and housing providers. - Whānau Ora Providers: Commissioning model creates contracting opportunities for community providers serving kaumātua. - Pharmaceutical / Health Sector: Māori health equity focus affects health system procurement and service design. - Cultural Competency Services: Demand for Māori cultural competency training in aged care and health sectors. - Parliament.nz — MP profile (Radware-blocked) - Te Pāti Māori — Policy platform, media releases, manifesto - Official Hansard — Question Time, Bill debates, Budget response - Māori Health Authority / Te Aka Whai Ora — Strategy documents - Whānau Ora commissioning agency reports - Media: Māori Television, RNZ, NZ Herald — political coverage
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